FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
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54 Monument Ave # 5, Boston MA 02129
Boston, MA 02129 • Charlestown
$862,500
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$799,900
Final Sale Price:
$862,500
Difference:
+$62,600 (+7.8%)
Performance Metrics
107.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
14
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$816
Sale $/sq ft:
$880
This property sold for $880 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 7.8% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 14 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
About this home
This penthouse has a spectacular view, an assigned parking space, and private roof deck with 2 beds and 1.5 baths. Located in a grand brick building at the top of Monument Ave, located in the sought after gaslight district. This impeccable residence features an expansive open floor plan with a sun-filled living room, working fireplace and updated, efficient kitchen. The eat-in kitchen includes granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and island seating. The well-positioned skylight and windows fill this space with natural light. Two generously sized bedrooms come complete with gleaming hardwood floors and custom closets. The master suite has large floor to ceiling windows, custom walk-in closet, and a separate washer/dryer space. Enjoy the en-suite bath and access to the private outdoor roof deck, the true highlight of this home! Luxuriate in the panoramic views of the city skyline and Charlestown. Just steps away from many local shops, restaurants, transportation, and parks!
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Property History
Market Insights
99.4%
Price Range
15
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73569718
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Aug 29, 2026
$4,800
MLS #73569718 - Active
Sold
Jan 24, 2018
$862,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 15
Listed for Sale
Dec 6, 2017
$799,900
Original listing
Agent: The McLaren Team
Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - Back Bay
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/29/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $4,800 | - | - | MLS #73569718 - Active |
| 01/24/2018 | ✓ Sold | $862,500 | - | - | Property sold |
| 12/06/2017 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $799,900 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $7,357 | $694,700 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$7,357
Tax Year 2017
HOA Fee
$219
Monthly
Assessed Value
$694,700
Facts & Features
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1900
Living Area
980 sq ft
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
4
Interior
Heating
Baseboard
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Hardwood
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
Living Room
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Y
Laundry
Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Washer Hookup, First Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Brick
Architecture
None
Roof
Slate, Rubber
Features
Deck - Roof, City View(s)
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck - Roof
Parking
Features
Off Street, Assigned
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
100 Amp Service
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
$7,357
Assessed Value
$694,700
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$219 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Insurance
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Pets
Yes w/ Restrictions
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Jets In Master Bathtub Do Not Work
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Brownstone"]
Unit/Building
5
Sq Ft Source
Field Card
Sq Ft Disclosures
beautiful open floor plan with sweeping city views
Documents
None
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
15 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
980 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
4
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
FeaturesBathroom - Half, Skylight, Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
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FeaturesBathroom - Half, Skylight, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
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FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Open Floorplan
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FeaturesBathroom - Full, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Exterior Access, Slider
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FeaturesYes
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck - Roof
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Hardwood
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Insulated Windows
Basement:
Y
Laundry:
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Washer Hookup, First Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup
Security:
Intercom
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1900
Structure Type:
Brownstone
Exterior Materials:
Brick
Roof:
Slate, Rubber
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
Central Air
Cooling Zones:
1
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Deck - Roof, City View(s)
Patio & Porch:
Deck - Roof
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
1
Parking Features:
Off Street, Assigned
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Living Room
View:
Yes
View Type:
City
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, Marina, T-Station
Nearby Schools
School District
Boston School District local
C-
Where Graduates Go
Class of 2021
52%
attend college
38%
4-Year
14%
2-Year
7%
Out of State
7%
Working
School Safety
2024-25
3.7%
Above Average
3.2%
Suspensions
0.3%
In-School
0.5%
Emergency
1.8% below state avg
Elementary Schools
10 schools
C
Harvard-Kent Elementary School
0.2 mi
|
#589 of 824
|
Score: 41.5
Dropped 181 spots from last year
-16.7 below state avg
334 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
A-
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
0.3 mi
|
#85 of 352
|
Score: 51.3
Improved 4 spots from last year
-7 below state avg
507 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
D
Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing
0.4 mi
|
#374 of 346
|
Score: 33.9
Same rank as last year
73 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
0.8 mi
|
#48 of 352
|
Score: 57.2
Improved 2 spots from last year
-1.1 below state avg
784 students
Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
St. John Elementary School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
C+
Mario Umana Academy
1.1 mi
|
#11 of 16
|
Score: 26.9
Improved 333 spots from last year
-31.3 below state avg
634 students
Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-08
East Boston Central Catholic School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
D
O'Donnell Elementary School
1.2 mi
|
#777 of 824
|
Score: 30.7
Dropped 52 spots from last year
-27.5 below state avg
256 students
Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
B+
Alighieri Dante Montessori School
1.3 mi
|
#5 of 12
|
Score: 45.3
Improved 124 spots from last year
-12.9 below state avg
109 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-06
Advent School
1.3 mi
Grades K-06
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
2.9 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
4.0 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
4.2 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
4.4 mi
|
#4 of 16
|
Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
4.8 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
4.8 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
5.7 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
9.0 mi
|
#265 of 352
|
Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Edwards Middle
0.4 mi
UP Academy
2.9 mi
High Schools
10 schools
D
Charlestown High School
0.4 mi
|
#322 of 346
|
Score: 31.0
Improved 49 spots from last year
-27.2 below state avg
754 students
Diverse
11 sports
• 488 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
C-
East Boston High School
1.4 mi
|
#305 of 346
|
Score: 37.3
Improved 31 spots from last year
-20.9 below state avg
1,252 students
Less Diverse
14 sports
• 584 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
Newman School
1.9 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
1.9 mi
|
#268 of 346
|
Score: 44.6
Improved 4 spots from last year
-13.6 below state avg
557 students
Very Diverse
12 sports
• 208 athletes
High Graduation Rate
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Cathedral High School
2.4 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
3.3 mi
|
#19 of 346
|
Score: 73.3
Improved 61 spots from last year
+15.1 above state avg
2,424 students
Very Diverse
18 sports
• 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
3.4 mi
|
#90 of 346
|
Score: 61.1
Improved 94 spots from last year
+2.9 above state avg
1,509 students
Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
3.5 mi
|
#13 of 25
|
Score: 31.7
Improved 356 spots from last year
-26.6 below state avg
565 students
Diverse
10 sports
• 242 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
4.1 mi
|
#19 of 25
|
Score: 27.6
Improved 346 spots from last year
-30.6 below state avg
604 students
Diverse
8 sports
• 128 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
4.2 mi
|
#2 of 25
|
Score: 63.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+5.7 above state avg
1,693 students
Very Diverse
17 sports
• 1,298 athletes
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood
Charlestown
54 Monument Ave # 5, Boston MA 02129
Boston, MA 02129
Listing Information
Listing Agent
The McLaren Team
Listing Office
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - Back Bay
Office Phone
617-266-4430
Agent MLS ID
TM319184
Office MLS ID
BB2054
Listing Data Updated
Jan 25, 2018 2:03 PM EST
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.
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